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HMO → MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport (Hermosillo) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Sierra Madre Occidental peaks and is the premier side for viewing Monterrey's iconic Cerro de la Silla mountain during the landing sequence.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Breathtaking views of the deep canyons and jagged ridgelines that define the heart of Mexico's western range.
Laguna District
The agricultural patterns and industrial clusters around the Torreón region visible in the distance.
Huasteca Canyon
Stunning vertical limestone walls and deep ravines visible during the descent into the Monterrey valley.
Cerro de la Silla
The world-famous saddle-shaped mountain that is the symbol of Monterrey, best viewed during the final turn to land.
Request a window seat behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Cerro de la Silla. On afternoon flights, the sun sets to the west (behind you), illuminating the limestone cliffs of the Huasteca Canyon in brilliant golden hues. The approach into MTY can be turbulent over the mountains; keep your camera ready for the steep mountain silhouettes.
Sonoran Desert
Vast desert plains with saguaro cacti and volcanic craters visible shortly after takeoff from Hermosillo.
Sierra de la Madera
High-altitude pine forests and craggy peaks visible as the flight traverses the northern reaches of the Sierra Madre.
Chihuahuan Basin
Expansive arid landscapes and dry lake beds characteristic of the northern Mexican plateau.
Sierra de Picachos
A rugged mountain range north of Monterrey that serves as a landmark for the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is excellent for seeing the transition from the red sands of Sonora to the gray limestone formations of Nuevo León. Keep an eye out for small mining operations dotted across the desert landscape.
Distance: 1,140 km (708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: HMO (29.095899581900007, -111.047996521)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: Domestic
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